BUBBLUS Judaism Presentation

“In Matters concerning truth and justice there can be no distinction between big problems and small; for the general principles which determine the conduct of men are indivisible. Whoever is careless in the truth in small matters cannot be trusted.” Albert einstein

Introduction State the significance of Judaism Tell what Judaism means to you

Objectives Give a brief overview of what you’ll cover in your presentation

The ToraH The word Torah is Hebrew for ‘teaching’ or ‘law’. The first five books of the Bible are called the Torah. Torah can also refer to all Jewish law and teachings. Moses wrote the Torah. The Torah retells God’s creation of the world The selection and growth of the family of Abraham and Sarah The exile and redemption from Egypt of that “family –become-nation” known as Israel Israel’s wanderings through the desert until they return to the land of Canaan Israel’s covenanted relationship with God God’s rules for governing a just society and God’s rules for establishing appropriate worship.

History- How it emerged Make a timeline of the important historical events Name of Event 1 Name of Event 2 Name of Event 3 Name of Event 4 Name of Event 5 Name of Event 6 1st Date 2nd Date 3rd Date 4th Date 5th Date 6th Date Description of Event

Religious Practices Jewish ritual and religious observances are grounded in Jewish Law, Halakhah, meaning “the path one walks”. Below are the three most common Jewish practices observed. Brit Milah Bar Mitzvah Mitzvah Visit Rabbi Scheinerman’s Judaism website to discover other Jewish practices.

Brit Milah Meaning “Covenant of Circumcision” This ceremony confirms the transition of the male infant from being a child of Adam, to a member of the Jewish people thus entering the “covenant of Abraham”. Upon the birth of a male child, circumcision can be expected before 8 days has expired. >Back to Religious Practices

Bar Mitzvah Meaning “son of the commandments” From youth, a boy will not formally be a member of the Halakhic community until he turns thirteen. This ceremony bestows full responsibility and devotion on learning the Torah. The same ceremony for girls is called bat mitzvah, meaning “daughter of the commandments”. >Back to Religious Practices

Mitzvah Meaning “the fulfillment of a commandment” In this case, the first commandment of the Torah: “Be fruitful and multiply” as it related to marriage. Here the wedding symbolizes the transition from the basic Jewish institution of home and to the responsibility for the welfare of the community. >Back to Religious Practices

Beliefs List the beliefs

Religious Celebrations Passover -commemorates the Exodus from Egypt -celebrated for 7-8 days, usually over Easter -breads and grains are avoided during this holiday -Jewish law prevents people going to work or school during the first two and last two days of Passover.

Rosh Hashanah -Jewish New Year -Jews make resolutions and reflect on the past year -Jews begin making mental preparations for Yom Kippur -Worship takes place in the synagogues

Yom Kippur -Jewish day of atonement - a day of fasting and repentance - takes place in late September or early October -most Jews take off from work and school -starts the evening before the day it is listed on the Secular calendar

Chanukkah -festival of lights -commemorates the rededication of the temple of Jerusalem -the menorah represents the one day’s supply of oil that lasted the Jews eight days during their fight against the Greeks. -celebrated by lighting candles, playing games for chocolate coins, eating latkes, and the exchange of gifts amongst immediate family members

Conclusion Provide a brief summary of your presentation

Student Assessment Directions for student assessment

Grading Rubric List the grading rubric for assessment.

Resources Fishbane, M. (2011, Sept 22). The life cycle of holiness. Retrieved from, http://scheinerman.net/judaism/Rituals/index.html Rich, T. (2011). A Gentile’s guide to the Jewish Holidays. Judaism 101. Retrieved November 1, 2011 from, http://www.jewfaq.org/holidayg.htm